1 . Now cities are full of cars. Some families even have two or more cars. Parking (停车) is a great problem, and so is the traffic in and around the cities. Something will have to be done to change it. What will the cars of tomorrow be like?

Little cars may some day take the place of today’s big cars. If everyone drives little cars in the future (将来) there will be less pollution (污染) in the air. There will also be more space for parking cars in cities, and the streets will be less crowded. Three little cars can fit (适合) in the space now needed for one car of the usual size.

The little cars will cost much less to own and to drive. Driving will be safer, too. What is more, these little cars can go about 65 kilometers per (每) hour.

Little cars of the future will be fine for getting around a city, but they will not be useful for long trips. If big cars are still used along with the small ones, two sets of roads will be needed in the future. Some roads will be used for the big, fast cars, and other roads will be needed for the slower small ones.

1.         is the big problem for those people who have cars.

A．Money

B．Parking

C．Driver

D．Waiting

2. Cars in the future mustn’t bring         pollution in the air.

A．more

B．much

C．less

D．no

3. The little car’s size may be         today’s car’s size.

A．one third of

B．two thirds of

C．as big as

D．as small as

4. Little cars are very fine for        .

A．long trips

B．journeys

C．everyday life

D．sport

2 . 4 Most walkable cities in Europe

Seville, Spain

Seville in Spain takes the top spot as Europe’s most walkable city, offering the shortest walking route between the top four tourist attractions.Visitors can explore the impressive Plaza de Espana public square, before wandering over to the UNESCO-listed palace of Real Alcazar and Seville Cathedral. After that, it’s only a short trip on foot to visit the beautiful Barrio Santa Cruz neighbourhood.

Venice, Italy

Venice is well-known as a heaven for pedestrians (行人), so it’s no surprise it ranks as the second best location for walkable city breaks. There are endless alleyways to explore, as well as plenty of beautiful bridges over the crisscrossing canals that the city is famous for. Just under half an hour of walking here will take you on a tour of the impressive Grand Canal, Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Square, Basilica and bell tower, all in only 1.3 miles.

Porto, Portugal

Nestled along Portugal’s picturesque coast, Porto comes in third with its top attractions all covered by a 30-minute walking route. Meander along the Dom Luís I Bridge over the Douro River, head to the Clérigos Church Bell Tower and enjoy a riverfront walking place along the Cais da Ribeira. The Stock Exchange Palace is also just a short walk away.

Florence, Italy

Florence, Italy, secures its place as the fourth most walkable city in Europe thanks to its stunning attractions that can be seamlessly explored on foot. A 1.6 mile route covers the awe-inspiring Piazzale Michelangelo; the famous Uffizi Gallery; the Piazza del Duomo where you will be amazed at the magnificent Florence Cathedral; and the Galleria dell’Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the statue of David.

1. How long is probably the walking route in Seville?

A．1.1 miles.

B．1.3 meters.

C．1.6 meters.

D．1.8 meters.

2. Which city is probably located near the sea?

A．Seville.

B．Venice.

C．Porto.

D．Florence.

3. What is the writing purpose of the text?

A．To compare the four cities.

B．To show the benefits of walking.

C．To stress the importance of traveling.

D．To attract visitors to walk in these cities.

3 . Welcome to Our After-school Activities

Music Lesson Want to become happy in life? Want to enjoy beautiful songs? Music lessons (guitar, violin, piano and drums) Place: Training Room 304, School Gym Time: 8:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. every Saturday Come to www. mclub. com to learn more!	Food Festival Want to enjoy various food? Want to join in our food festival? Delicious food (pizza, sushi, curies, fired rice) Place: school Dining Hall Time: 11:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 16th
PE Club Please come and join us! Make your school life colorful! Place: School Playground Day: Saturday ~Sunday Time: 5:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. Outdoor Activities (basketball, football, volleyball, running….)	Movie Night Want to spend a wonderful evening? Please come and watch it. Place: School Hall Day: Saturday evening Time: 6:00 p.m. — 11:10 p.m. Movies (Wolf War I 6:00 p.m. — 8:10 p.m.) (Hi, Mom 8:30 p.m — 11:10 p.m.)

1. When can you have the music lessons?

A．8:30 p.m. — 10:30 p.m.	B．6:00 p.m. — 11:10 p.m.
C．11:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.	D．8:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.

2. Where can you enjoy delicious food on Sunday?

A．School Playground.	B．School Dining Hall.
C．School Gym.	D．School Hal.

3. You are fond of outdoor activities, you can choose ________.

A．PE Club

B．Music Lesson

C．Food Festival

D．Movie Night

4 . “Shuan Q” is a meme(网络流行语)which can be used as a popular way to say “I’m speechless” with a matching emoji(表情包)at ached behind. No-one can deny the power of the Internet. Some believe it makes language weaker but some see a brighter side, believing it makes online communication easier between strangers.

An elementary school teacher in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, says that the evolution of Internet slang is not all fun and carefree. From his daily observations, he believes the “geographic boundary” between Internet slang and formal language is disappearing. On many occasions, the composition she has received from pupil have been flooded with abbreviated slangs(网络梗).

During last year’s Two Sessions, several representatives put forward proposals such as “regulating online language” and “banning vulgar(粗俗)words”, specifically to address this issue, expressing the need to reduce online language misuse and strengthen the protection of Chinese.

However, many experts and scholars of linguistics and communication including Feng Zhiwei disagree. Feng, believes that Internet language is a natural product of the dynamic development of language, and it is not necessary to ban it.

1. What made the meme “Shuan Q” become popular?

A．The power of internet	B．The protection of Chinese
C．Geographic boundary	D．Strangers’s communication

2. What can we learn about internet slangs from paragraph 2 and 3?

A．They are formal.	B．They are funny and carefree.
C．They are flooded among pupils.	D．They were supported by all people.

3. What is Feng Zhiwei’s opinion about internet slangs?

A．They are natural.	B．They are misused.
C．They should be banned.	D．They are disappearing.

4. Which word best describe the authors attitude to internet slangs?

A．Doubtful

B．Objective

C．Indifferent

D．Favorable

5 . Picking up litter is a fun, simple, and free activity that can have instant results for your child and your community.

What you’ll need

Plastic bag to collect trash (垃圾)

Gloves—especially important as we practice COVID-19 safety measures

Optional: pick-up stick, a separate bag for recyclables

Instructions

1. Assign gloves and a trash bag to each family member.

2. Clear out litter from an area of a park, beach or your own neighborhood. Take all necessary precautions (防范措施), including wearing sturdy (结实的) gloves, being careful on river banks or near roads, having adults handle dangerous items, and supervising children closely.

3. Properly dispose of all litter.

Reflections

Why is it important to pick up litter?

How can you inspire others to help keep the neighborhood clean?

Resources

Colonel Trash Truck by Kathleen Crawley

The colonel is on a mission to protect the beauty of the earth by cleaning up litter-and convincing others to do the same.

Here Comes the Garbage Barge ! by Jonah Winter

This story is sure to inspire your whole family to be mindful of your environmental impact.

Take it further

Take a few digital photos of what you’ve picked up. Then send an essay about your experience along with your favorite photos, your name and address to mail@ wildernessproject.org. Your essay will be published on the Nicodemus Wilderness Project website, and you’ll get an official certificate. For tips on conducting the clean-up and writing the story, as well as essays and photos from other people, visit the website.

1. What are a must for the event?

A．Pick-up sticks and cameras

B．Books about cleaning up.

C．Plastic bags and gloves.

D．Bags for recyclables.

2. What is one of the instructions you should follow in the event?

A．Keep an eye on children.

B．Leave dangerous items alone.

C．Keep away from the riverside

D．Stay in your own neighborhood.

3. How can participants get an official certificate of the event?

A．By inviting others to clean up their neighborhood.

B．By sharing a list of environmental books on the website.

C．By writing a review of other participants’ stories online.

D．By emailing an essay with photos about their clean up experiences.

6 . As long as you have ________ and never give up, you will definitely achieve your goal.

A．insight

B．generosity

C．perseverance

D．capability

7 . Unfortunately, he passed ____last year due to his cancer. But his courage and determination left a deep impression ____ me.

A．on;to

B．away;to

C．away; on

D．down;on

8 .

Cox’s Hotel Tel: 87058366 E-mail: www.coxshotel.co.uk Website: www.coxshotrl.co.uk Opening times: Coffee shop: 9:00am-6:00pm Everyday Tea room: 10:30am-5:30pm Monday—Thursday Pub (酒吧): 6:00pm-11:30pm Friday- Saturday	Hamilton Zoo Over 600 animals: tigers, pandas… Opening hours: 9: 00am-5: 00pm Monday- Sunday An adult: ￡ 15 A child (under 12 years old): ￡ 10 Tel: 23653692
Sunshine Club For young people from 12 to 18 years old Include games, music, dancing and more. Every Saturday: 6: 30am-9: 30pm 28 Oxford Street, London Tel: 76239652 Price: Just￡3 a time	Cartoon Museum Come and see the best of British cartoon art. There is something for everyone, including popular cartoon characters and a great shop full of funny books and cards. Price: free Opening times: Tuesday-Saturday: 10: 30am-5: 30pm Sunday: 11: 00 am-6: 00 pm Tel: 65235873

1. Which of the following people can join the Sunshine Club? ________

A．A 10-year-old kid.	B．A 14-year-old kid.
C．A 19-year-old man.	D．A 30-year-old woman.

2. Where can we get funny cards? ________

A．In the Cartoon Museum.	B．At Cox’s Hotel.
C．In the Sunshine Club.	D．In the Hamilton Zoo.

3. If Mr.Smith and his 5-year-old son want to visit Hamilton Zoo, they should pay ________ .

A．￡10

B．￡15

C．￡25

D．￡4

9 . ______ the news ______ her husband was sick, Mary rushed home.

A．Hearing; which

B．Hearing; that

C．To hear; that

D．Heard; which

10 . Longing for the most amazing places on the planet? You can do no wrong with these lakes across the globe.

Five Flower Lake

Set in the striking karst landscape of the Jiuzhaigou Valley in Sichuan province, China, Five Flower Lake is extraordinarily clear, with visibility to a depth of 40 metres. Five Flower is one of a series of blue-, green-and sky-colored lakes blocked by rock falls, but it differs from the others as its waters change color, looking sometimes yellow, sometimes green, but usually diamond blue. In winter, Five Flower never freezes; in summer, it never dries up. Local wildlife living in the surrounding mountain forests include the rare giant panda and the golden snub-nose monkey.

Crater Lake

The deep-blue waters of Crater Lake in Oregon, US, fill the outlet of an ancient volcano that collapsed 7,700 years ago. Its strangest occupant is the “Old Man of the Lake”, a nine-metre-tall tree stump(树桩), which has stood upright in the water for more than a century. No rivers or streams enter the lake. Water loss in summer is compensated by winter snow and rain, the entire body of water being replaced every 250 years.

Lake Ohrid

Ancient Lake Ohrid has been around for about five million years and crosses the mountainous border between Macedonia and Albania. It has unique plants and wildlife, including the Ohrid “plashica”, a fish native to the lake, whose scales(鳞片) are used to make Ohrid pearls.

Lake Maggiore

Surrounded on three sides by the Lipontine Alps and touching the plain of Lombardy to the south, Lake Maggiore is Italy’s longest lake. Considered part of the country’s lake district, it is shared with Switzerland. Characterized by a Mediterranean-style climate, temperatures here are mild all year. This has given rise to some of northern Italy’s most wonderful gardens, which appear to float like flower-decked boats on the water.

1. What makes Five Flower Lake different from other lakes?

A．Its agreeable climate.	B．The rare local wildlife.
C．Its color-changing waters.	D．The visibility of waters.

2. How does Crater Lake mainly get water supply?

A．By artificial rain.	B．By snow and rain.
C．From nearby streams.	D．From an ancient tree.

3. Which lake has a typical warm climate?

A．Five Flower Lake.	B．Crater Lake.
C．Lake Ohrid.	D．Lake Maggiore.